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15 WHAT'S ON maltatoday, WEDNESDAY, 16 NOVEMBER 2016 this week Inga Boissevain's novel at all leading book shops @ €8.99 WHAT'S ON TODAY Public Lecture by Stefano Gualeni: Experience Machines As part of regular lecture series on topics related to games organised by the Institute of Digital Games, Dr Stefano Gualeni problematises and supplements some of the interrogatives raised by American Philosopher Robert Nozick 's thought experiment, 'The Experience Machine'. Dr Gualeni 's contribution proposes a philosophical ref lection on human experiences in the upcoming age of their 'technical reproducibility'. In it, virtual reality discloses new domains of self-discovery and self- construction. Taking place at University of Malta at 7:00pm. Unplugged Live - The Voyage Four-piece rock band The Voyage playing live and unplugged at 8:00pm at the Hard Rock Cafe Malta in Bay Street. Absolute Harmony: The Absolute Conception of Divinity Swami Sripad BK Tyagi Maharaj talks about the golden thread that binds all spiritual conceptions in Absolute Harmony. The programme includes a puja ceremony, kirtan, prasadam and time for questions. Between today and 19 November, Sripad Bhakti Kamal Tyagi Maharaj, from the Gaudya Vaishnava tradition of Indian spiritual philosophy and practice, will give discourses that aim to challenge our attitude towards life as we know it. He proposes an alternative angle of vision, thus suggesting entry to a plane of consciousness where "every step is a dance and every word is a song." More information at http://lotusroom.org/ MUSIC & NIGHTLIFE NOVEMBER 18 Moonspell/Weeping Silence/ Martyrium Internationally renowned gothic rock band Moonspell will be performing alongside local acts Weeping Silence and Martyrium at Buskett Roadhouse at 20:00. Tickets are at 22.50 in advance, 25 at the door. Tickets can be purchased from Kickstart Rock Bar (Sta Venera), The Mad Hatter (Marsascala) and online at w w w.metallinsula.com. NOVEMBER 19 Elke – Love Game Acoustic concert by the Danish singer Elke at MeLounge, St Julian's at 21:00. THEATRE & DANCE NOVEMBER 18-20 Hu? Immersive religious production by Dwal Godda at the Spazju Teatrali, Hal Gharghur at 20:00 on November 18 and 19 and 18:30 on November 20. More information: w w w.facebook. com/dwalgoddatheatre/. NOVEMBER 25-27 Hekuba Maltese-language production of the Euripides classic, Hekuba, at the Manoel Theatre, Valletta at 20:00 on November 25 and 26 and 19:00 on November 27. Directed by Josette Ciappara from a translation by Alfred Palma and featuring veteran actress Karmen Azzopardi in the lead role. The rest of the cast includes by Mario Micallef, Michael Tabone, Anthony Ellul, Alan Fenech, Lee-N Abela, André Mangion and Amanda Cachia. Bookings: bookings@ teatrumanoel.com.mt or 2124 6389. NOVEMBER 26, 27 Amor Annual production by Alegria Academia de Baile Flamenco at the Salesian Theatre, Sliema at 20:00 (November 26) and 19:30 (November 27). Based on the Maltese legend 'L-gharusa tal-Mosta', members of Alegria tell the story through f lamenco dance. This event will be making a contribution towards Cancer Research through RIDT. Bookings: www.teatrusalesjan. com. EXHIBITIONS NOVEMBER 21 Organ Concert by Joseph Caruana Solo organ recital by Joseph Caruana at the St Catherine Parish Church, Zejtun at 19:15. The concert will be commemorating the 400th anniversary from the title of Matrix to the Żejtun Parish Church, and will form part of the Malta International Organ Festival. Entrance is free. More information: 2166 3866. UNTIL NOVEMBER 20 Hotel Babaw Exhibition of paintings by Joseph Bugeja inspired by monstrous creatures from Maltese folklore at The Splendid, Strait Street, Valletta. Opening hours: 19:00 to 21:30 (weekdays) and 10:00 to 12:30, 14:00 to 22:00 (weekends). More information: www. josephbugejart.com. UNTIL NOVEMBER 20 Chroma Collective exhibition of paintings at the Cavalieri Art Hotel, St Julian's. Featuring work by Bridget Borg Alden, Charlene Agius, Luella Beck, Megan Borg and Stephanie Borg Cachia. UNTIL NOVEMBER 25 Night Gallery: The Uncanny and the Sublime Exhibition of paintings by Susan Waitt at The Fortress Builders, St Mark Street, Valletta, themed around gothic and occult themes. UNTIL DECEMBER 16 Arbor Vitae Exhibition of paintings by Jeni Caruana at The Majjistral Nature and History Park, Ghajn Tuffieha. While the exhibition is on display Caruana will be hosting some events at the Majjistral Visitors Centre. These include an entertaining talk by the Chairman of the Park, Sammy Vella, followed by a guided walk. The exhibition will be open to the public daily from 10:00 to 15:00. For more information visit www. jenicaruana.com and Facebook Event page Arbor Vitae. NATURE TOUR NOVEMBER 27 Nature Tours on Sundays Nature tour inviting the public to explore the rich biodiversity of Lippija, Għajn Tuffieħa, (Mġarr) organised by the Environment and Resources Authority. Transport will be provided and will leave from Floriana (in front of Phoenicia Hotel) at 09:00 and back at 12:30. The walks are graded 'difficult' due to steep clay hills. Attendees are to wear appropriate clothing and trekking shoes. Bookings: era.org.mt, 2292 3500/2292 3601 or send an email on info@era. org.mt. Danish singer Elke will be performing at MeLounge, St Julian's